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Isaac Tea, MD, MSc, FACC, FSCAI, is an experienced interventional cardiologist who is board-certified in both interventional cardiology and cardiovascular medicine. A graduate of the University College Dublin School of Medicine in Ireland, Dr. Tea earned a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Obstetrics with Honors, as well as a Master of Medical Science (under scholarship) before beginning his postgraduate training in the United States. He went on to complete his fellowships in general cardiology and interventional cardiology at the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center in Houston, Texas. Throughout his training, he was recognized with multiple honors and awards, including the John S. Zachariah, MD, Award (2017), American College of Physicians PA-SE Resident Professionalism Award (2017), Best Teaching Resident Award (2018), Rising Star Award (2019) and Homer Liston Beazley Award (2021).

Dr. Tea’s professional journey and clinical practice are deeply rooted in a commitment to delivering cutting-edge, patient-centered care across the entire spectrum of cardiovascular disease.  He specializes in a wide range of advanced interventional procedures, including Complex High-Risk Indicated Percutaneous Coronary Interventions, Chronic Total Occlusion interventions, low contrast percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and peripheral interventions (including carotid stenting).  He is a strong advocate for the use of intravascular imaging with intravascular ultrasound to enhance PCI outcomes. Furthermore, Dr. Tea is experienced in the employment of temporary mechanical circulatory support (including Impella) for both protected high-risk PCI and in the setting of cardiogenic shock.

Dr. Tea also has significant experience in structural procedures, including Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and Patent Foramen Ovale closure. TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure designed to replace a severely narrowed aortic valve, often serving as a life-saving alternative to open-heart surgery for many patients. At his previous institution, he played a pivotal role in streamlining TAVR workflows and ensuring procedural excellence, contributing significantly to the development of a robust, high-quality TAVR program.

In addition to his expertise in interventional cardiology, Dr. Tea is deeply committed to Heart Failure care. He is passionate about expanding access to advanced, state-of-the-art heart failure therapies and management to patients in the community and rural settings. His goal is to ensure high-quality cardiology and heart failure care is available close to home, so patients do not have to face the logistical and financial burdens of extensive travel just to get the care they deserve. Dr. Tea is experienced in the full spectrum of heart failure management, from optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy to cardiogenic shock and evaluating candidates for advanced heart failure therapies. He has previously established and led a successful and comprehensive heart failure program, which included oversight of the CardioMEMS program — a cutting-edge remote hemodynamic monitoring device implanted in the pulmonary artery that allows for continuous monitoring and early intervention to prevent heart failure decompensation and reduce hospitalizations, thus allowing patients to remain at home and live more fulfilling lives. He is also well-versed in cardiogenic shock and the multidisciplinary expertise required to take care of these critically ill patients. Additionally, his clinical experience encompasses the management of patients with LVADs and those requiring post-transplant care, utilizing a shared care model.

Dr. Tea remains committed to training the next generation of cardiologists. He is deeply involved as a national faculty educator in the yearly Houston Methodist Fellow’s Boot Camp, where he plays a crucial role in training newly minted cardiology fellows in the comprehensive management of heart failure and cardiogenic shock.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Tea is an avid cyclist, tech enthusiast, and scale model builder who also enjoys cycling, kayaking, and shooting sports.